Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
1/4 cup sugar.
1/2 cup melted butter.
Banana Filling:
4 ripe bananas, mashed.
3 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened.
1 1/4 cups sugar.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3 large eggs.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
Cream Topping:
2 cups heavy cream.
1/4 cup powdered sugar.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced.
Lemon juice.
Instructions:
Step 1
First, blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, and press into a pan.
Step 2
Then, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in mashed bananas, sugar, and vanilla, and add eggs one at a time, then stir in flour.
Step 3
After that, pour filling over crust and bake for 60-70 minutes, and let it cool in the oven.
Step 4
In this step, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until peaks form.
Toss sliced bananas in lemon juice.
Step 5
Next, spread banana slices over the cheesecake, and top with whipped cream.
Step 6
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 7
Finally, slice and enjoy your simple banana cream cheesecake!
Tips for Success:
- Choose ripe, speckled bananas for the best flavor.
- Press the graham cracker crust evenly for a firm base.
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form; avoid over-whipping.
Variations:
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the whipped cream.
- Add chopped nuts to the crust for extra texture.
- Finish with a caramel sauce over banana slices.
Enjoy it!!
